Epic Little War Game
- May 31, 2017
- Rubicon Development
Get on Steam"Epic Little War Game" is a turn-based strategy game with a single-player campaign mode and skirmish mode for up to six players. The game features a random map generator, online co-operative play, and PVP modes. It offers a progressive learning experience without tutorials, focusing on tactical gameplay over fast-paced action.
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Reviews
- The game features fun and humorous combat with a colorful and engaging soundtrack.
- It offers a variety of units and factions, allowing for diverse gameplay and strategies.
- The turn-based mechanics are easy to master, making it accessible for casual players.
- The campaign is relatively short and lacks depth compared to its predecessors.
- Multiplayer functionality is limited to 1 vs 1, and online play is currently unstable.
- The game suffers from visual bugs and unpolished animations, detracting from the overall experience.
- gameplay18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally praised for its fun and colorful commentary, with a variety of units and mechanics that encourage experimentation and strategic thinking. However, some players express frustration with the game's difficulty balance, particularly when the AI seems to bend rules, leading to a lack of transparency in gameplay mechanics. Overall, it offers engaging turn-based mechanics and a map creation feature, earning a solid 8/10 despite some inconsistencies.
“The colorful commentary from your units is good for a few chuckles, keeping the game silly as it's not meant to be taken too seriously. Despite what I say about units like the sniper, there are other useful units that serve important roles on the battlefield like mechanics, medics, etc.”
“There are plenty of new troops, buildings, and game mechanics to learn and experiment with.”
“The turn-by-turn mechanics are easy to master.”
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- graphics8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their depth and detail, especially considering its mobile origins, with some users noting an improvement in the Steam port. However, while the visuals are better than previous titles in the genre, they still fall short of being truly impressive, receiving a mixed reception with a score of 7/10. Animations can feel fast-paced, and audio synchronization issues detract from the overall experience.
“There's a lot of depth, detail, and the interface of the game itself has stimulating graphics.”
“Surprisingly good graphics for a mobile game at the time, though it probably received an upgrade when ported to Steam.”
“Also, the graphics are better than all previous great war games, but still aren't that impressive. I know this is also on phones, but I'd still say graphics could be improved.”
- story8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story in the campaign of Epic Little War Game is criticized for feeling rushed and poorly executed, especially given the series' history of strong storytelling. While the game introduces new missions, units, and abilities, the narrative lacks the depth and coherence that players have come to expect. Overall, the campaign's storytelling does not meet the standards set by previous installments in the series.
“The story for the campaign feels sloppy and last minute, especially when the series has had some good storytelling to its name.”
“The story for the campaign feels sloppy and last minute, especially when the series has had some good storytelling to its name.”
“The story for the campaign feels sloppy and last minute, especially when the series has had some good storytelling to its name.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players enjoying both subtle and overt comedic elements in the dialogue and character interactions. The soldiers' hilarious remarks add a lighthearted touch, reminiscent of Team Fortress 2 but within a real-time strategy context. Overall, the humor contributes to a fun and relaxing gaming experience, despite the game's challenging nature.
“Very relaxing game, a lot of fun, skirmish mode so that's cool, very colorful and zen-like, hilarious what the soldiers say.”
“The campaign has both subtle and obvious humor in the dialogue which is fun to listen to.”
“The campaign has the series' consistent humor and visual gags.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its vibrant and epic soundtrack, contributing significantly to the overall gaming experience.
“The soundtrack perfectly captures the vibe of the game, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The music is epic and really elevates the gameplay.”
“The vibe of the soundtrack is incredible, making every moment in the game feel more immersive.”
